May 2023 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

ICANN Business Constituency (BC) comment on .usTLD registrant data access (Docket 230412-0099)
by Steve DelBianco May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) [Docket Number: 230412–0099] RIN 0660–XC058 Introduction of Accountable Measures Regarding Access to Personal Information of .us Registrants _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The Business Constituency<https://www.icannbc.org/> (BC) is the representative voice of business users of the internet and their customers as their concerns relate to governance of the domain name system (DNS). Our constituency is chartered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the multistakeholder body charged with maintaining a secure and stable DNS. The BC, over time, has carefully considered all aspects of the debate over domain name registration data (or “WHOIS”) policy as it has progressed. While sensitive to the concerns raised in this proposed policy change for the .US country code top-level domain (ccTLD), the BC in this comment lodges again its position that WHOIS data must be accessible to the broadest extent possible. In our experience, access to an unencumbered WHOIS database is beneficial to the public interest and helps insulate against a rising tide of DNS abuse. Our replies to the specific questions posed in the Request for Comment are attached. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Mason Cole Chair ICANN Business Constituency mcole(a)perkinscoie.com<mailto:mcole@perkinscoie.com> +1-503-407-2555 Steve DelBianco Vice Chair for Policy Coordination ICANN Business Constituency sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org> +1-703-615-6206

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Webinar today on proposed RAA and RyA amendments to address DNS Abuse
by Steve DelBianco May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023

BC members – this is “prep week” for ICANN 77. Today, ICANN Org is holding an update on the Registry Agreement and Registrar Accreditation Agreement amendment negotiation with the Contracted Parties. These amendments are designed to address DNS Abuse obligations. Today’s webinar<file:///BC%20members%20–%20this%20is%20“prep%20week”%20for%20ICANN%2077%20and%20there’s%20a%20session%20today%20on%20proposed%20RAA%20and%20RyA%20amendments%20to%20address%20DNS%20Abuse.%20%20%20%20The%20draft%20agreements%20were%20published%20last%20week,%20%20%20%20Today’s%20webinar%20is%20at%2014/00%20Eastern%20US%20time.> is at 14:00 Eastern US time. These draft agreements were published<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/amendments-to-the-base-gtld-…> last week for public comment<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/amendments-base-gtld-ra-…>, closing 13-Jul: Proposed Global Amendment to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (PDF, 47.56 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-global-amend…> Proposed Clean 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (PDF, 605.42 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-clean-2013-r…> Proposed Global Amendment to the Base gTLD Registry Agreement (PDF, 50.74 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-global-amend…> Proposed Redline Base gTLD Registry Agreement (PDF, 741.99 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-redline-base…> Proposed Redline 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (PDF, 620.57 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-redline-2013…> Proposed Clean Base gTLD Registry Agreement (PDF, 747.21 KB)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/registry-agreement/proposed-clean-base-g…>

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ICANN Org webinars on Registration Data Request Service, May 16 and May 17
by Steve DelBianco May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

See announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-to-showcase-early-deve…> of these webinars, regarding the RDRS. ICANN Org will host two webinars to showcase early development of the Registration Data Request Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Disclosure System). Webinar #1: 16 May from 13:00-14:30 UTC Registration link: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NYL6fh9-SVWmEHeVQ4R4yQ Webinar #2: 17 May from 03:00-04:30 UTC Registration link: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xkAdv7uOTNeEOsM0_c-txQ an update on the progress made in the development of the service, which will be used by registrars and requestors of nonpublic generic top-level domain (gTLD) registration data. The webinars will also give participants an opportunity to ask questions related to the development of the service. All ICANN-accredited registrars, ICANN community members, and other parties who are interested in learning more about the service are encouraged to join. The Registration Data Request Service will streamline the process for submitting and evaluating requests for access to nonpublic gTLD registration data through the use of a single platform. The service will connect requestors seeking nonpublic data with the relevant ICANN-accredited registrars for gTLD domain names who participate in the service. The operation of the service is intended to gather usage and demand data that can inform the ICANN Board's consideration of the consensus policy recommendations<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/epdp-phas…> related to a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure, and ongoing consultations with the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council. The Registration Data Request Service is currently being developed by ICANN org with the aim to launch in November 2023. For more information, visit the Registration Data Request Service page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registration-data-request-service-202…>.

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